Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said following his semi-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in January: “I have said it before: anyone who has a semi-decent IQ level understands what’s going on.” Zverev’s lawyers, Schertz Bergmann, meanwhile claim to have expert medical evidence to support the German’s denials. open image in gallery Alexander Zverev won the Rome title and is a contender at Roland Garros Zverev’s playing career was almost derailed after suffering a horrendous ankle injury in his French Open semi-final against Nadal in 2022, but he recovered to re-establish himself at the top levels of the game. Zverev said ahead of the French Open that the start of his criminal trial would not distract him, insisting he was playing with a “calm” head. The tournament director at the French Open, Amelie Mauresmo, said: “As long as the trial isn’t finished and there isn’t a decision, he’s considered innocent and so that’s why he’s allowed to be part of the draw.” For now, two of Zverev’s worlds will collide as his bid to win the French Open coincides with a very different battle in Berlin.

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Alexander Zverev aiming to challenge Jannik Sinner for top ranking
1 week, 6 days ago

Alexander Zverev aiming to challenge Jannik Sinner for top ranking

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev begins his 2025 season this week with the goal of becoming world number one, but he said Friday staying fit and healthy was equally important. Currently ranked two, he starts his campaign on Sunday when United Cup holders Germany face Brazil in a group match at the mixed-teams tournament in the lead up to next month’s Australian Open. …

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance
2 months ago

German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance

The Hindu  

World number two Alexander Zverev said he is thrilled with the level of tennis he has displayed this year and thinks his performances have helped quash any doubts about him that arose after a serious ankle injury in 2022. “In 2023, I didn’t feel like I was competitive in big events, I was far away from winning them,” Zverev told …

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts
2 months ago

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America’s long wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev may not have had the best lead-up to the U.S. Open but the self-proclaimed …

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev makes winning start in bid for first Grand Slam title
6 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev makes winning start in bid for first Grand Slam title

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev eased to a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday to get his latest bid for a maiden Grand Slam triumph up and running. A nervy Carballes Baena had to save three break points in the first game of the match but recovered to hold. READ | …

Best of three
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Best of three

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open final against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AFP As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback against Alexander Zverev in Sunday's French Open final, there arrived the sort of magical shot the Spaniard is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. Indeed, this was …

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz was a deserving winner of the French Open on Sunday after the German watched an elusive first Grand Slam title slip again through his grasp. The 27-year-old Zverev, appearing in his second major final after the 2020 US Open, led by two sets to one before Alcaraz rallied for a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 …

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition

Hindustan Times  

The Coupe des Mousquetaires does land in the hands of a Spaniard, after all. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy after winning the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 9 Carlos Alcaraz, the heir apparent to Rafael Nadal, is fast spreading his command. He’d …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle

Live Mint  

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the …

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev
7 months ago

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden French Open title after beating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling 5-setter on Sunday, June 9 at Philippe-Chatrier. He became the seventh Spaniard after Rafael Nadal, Sergi Bruguera, Albert Costa, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Andreas Gimeno to win the Roland Garros title. French Open 2024 Final Highlights Alcaraz became the 1st man to win …

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2024 French Open men’s singles title on Sunday at Roland Garros with a win over Alexader Zverev in the championship clash. The 21-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — has now eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to …

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. 1 at the moment …

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open title
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open title

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz falls to the clay court as he celebrates winning the French Open on Sunday in Paris. As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical …

French Open final analysis: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros
7 months ago

French Open final analysis: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev in the French Open final at Roland Garros 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday. But in the second set, Zverev’s impressive durability really kicked in and he completely flipped things, taking 14 of 20 points that were five-to-eight-shot rallies. He struggled to hold his serve at what looked like the pivot point in the …

Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open by overcoming his toughest opponent: His body
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open by overcoming his toughest opponent: His body

New York Times  

PARIS – For a while now, there’s been a growing sense that two players pose the biggest obstacles to Carlos Alcaraz’s takeover of tennis. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish star who makes tennis fans gasp like no one else can, beat Alexander Zverev of Germany on Sunday to win his first French Open title. GO DEEPER Game, Set, Match: Carlos Alcaraz …

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
7 months ago

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Carlos Alcaraz was a kid growing up in Spain — which, considering he’s only 21, was not all that long ago — he used to run home from school and flip on the TV to check out the French Open. Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday’s final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June …

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz
7 months ago

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. But the German raised his game, reaching his first French Open final and keeping his hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title alive. "I was not …

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped
7 months ago

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French Open finalist Alexander Zverev said he "never wanted to hear another question" about his trial over domestic abuse allegations after a German court dropped a case against him Friday. Germany's Zverev defeated Casper Ruud in four sets to reach his second Grand Slam final hours after a settlement was agreed with his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of assaulting …

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev’s day began with the announcement of an out-of-court settlement that brought an end to a domestic violence case in his native Germany. Hours before Zverev’s semifinal began in Paris, word emerged from Berlin that a district court there ended a trial stemming from an ex-girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument. The opponent in Zverev’s …

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each
7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. “I didn’t know what the occasion means.” This will be the first French Open men’s final without Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004. “I learned from last year’s match against Djokovic, when I was in the same position as …

German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner
7 months ago

German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tennis star Alexander Zverev has settled a domestic abuse case after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, who accused him of assaulting her. A district court in Berlin ended the trial on Friday with the agreement of state prosecutors and lawyers for Zverev and his former partner Brenda Patea, German news agency dpa reported. Judge Barbara …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

New York Times  

Alexander Zverev will play Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final of the French Open on Sunday in Paris. 4th seed Zverev beat a visibly unwell Casper Ruud, the 7th seed, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final at the third time of asking, on the same day that the Tiergarten Court in Berlin confirmed that he had settled a …

Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev trial explained: Does tennis have a policy on domestic violence?

The Hindu  

As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner’s accusation he caused her bodily harm. There’s absolutely no chance I am.” Zverev said after his quarterfinal match Wednesday that “everything is going OK from my …

Alexander Zverev faces an ongoing trial in Germany during the French Open. Here’s what to know
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev faces an ongoing trial in Germany during the French Open. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

BERLIN — As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner’s accusation he caused her bodily harm. There’s absolutely no chance I am.” Zverev said after his quarterfinal match Wednesday that “everything is going OK …

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth seed Zverev will play Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday’s final after the Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic’s injury-enforced withdrawal. French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves him …

Zverev to meet Ruud in French Open semi-finals
7 months ago

Zverev to meet Ruud in French Open semi-finals

China Daily  

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Australia's Alex De Minaur at French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France June 5, 2024. PARIS - Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Hopefully I can win one," said Zverev, …

French Open quarterfinal: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Zverev updates and blog from Roland Garros
7 months ago

French Open quarterfinal: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Zverev updates and blog from Roland Garros

ABC  

The Paris dream is over for Alex de Minaur, his hopes of reaching the French Open semi-final ground into the Roland Garros clay-court dust by the relentless Olympic champion Alexander Zverev. The first Australian man into the quarter-finals since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago, de Minaur's improbable adventure came to a halt in his first prime-time night slot on Court …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
7 months ago

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals

The Independent  

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French Open: Alexander Zverev survives huge scare, Mirra Andreeva into maiden Round 4
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open: Alexander Zverev survives huge scare, Mirra Andreeva into maiden Round 4

India Today  

World No.4 Alexander Zverev survived a huge scare in his Round 3 match of the French Open 2024 against Tallon Griekspoor. But after 4 hours and 14 minutes, the German beat Griekspoor 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 on Court Philippe-Chatrier to make his way through to the fourth round of the men’s singles at Roland Garros. Zverev will now face …

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
7 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

The Hindu  

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued on October 2, including …

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
7 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued Oct. 2, …

French Open 2024: Zverev sees off Belgium’s Goffin to reach third round
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Zverev sees off Belgium’s Goffin to reach third round

The Hindu  

World number four Alexander Zverev reached the French Open third round with a 7-6 6-2 6-2 victory over experienced Belgian David Goffin on Thursday, three days after beating Rafael Nadal. Former quarter-finalist Goffin nearly claimed Zverev’s serve in the fourth game but the German held firm, mixing up his strokes well to close out the match in straight sets. “I …

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges
7 months, 1 week ago

Why Alexander Zverev can play French Open while facing domestic abuse charges

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect the start of the Tiergarten Berlin district court hearing into the charges against Alexander Zverev, Friday May 31. To follow our tennis coverage, In what looks to be one of the most wide-open Grand Slam tournaments in decades, conventional wisdom says Alexander Zverev has to be considered among the favorites for the men’s …

The last lap: On the French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

Rafael Nadal cannot escape the fading light in likely French Open farewell
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal cannot escape the fading light in likely French Open farewell

The Independent  

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French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal crashed to his earliest exit at the French Open on Monday after a 6-3,7-6, 6-3 first-round defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev, with fans wondering if the 14-time champion will return to the Grand Slam he has ruled for two decades. We love you too Rafa, and we hope to see you again next year 🧡#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/7hX4Gw46WE — Roland-Garros …

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
7 months, 1 week ago

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out “ Ra-fa! The 15,000 or so on hand roared their support when Rafael Nadal stepped out into Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday, voices echoing under the closed roof of a place he called “magical for me.” When the 14-time champion at Roland Garros approached the …

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action

The Hindu  

Fourteen-time champion Rafael Nadal takes on fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev in a marquee first-round clash on the second day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. Reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces USA’s Christopher Eubanks on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day two of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles …

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'

Daily Mail  

It was never going to be easy for Rafael Nadal to bid goodbye to the place where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles, and the Spaniard yesterday refused to rule out a return to the French Open in 2025. Rafael Nadal has heavily suggested that this would be his final season on the ATP Tour But when he was …

French Open 2024: Djokovic worried about title defence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic worried about title defence

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the French Open, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday. Djokovic’s barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-time Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 by Tomas Machac in the Geneva …

Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev insists he is NOT distracted from the French Open by his hearing for domestic abuse next week after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend

Daily Mail  

He faces a 'peak' Rafael Nadal in the first round at Roland Garros on Sunday He is contesting a charge of domestic abuse but will not attend in person Alexander Zverev insists he is not being distracted by his court hearing Alexander Zverev has insisted that his impending hearing for domestic abuse will be no distraction ahead of the French …

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal

The Hindu  

Germany’s Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he informed him he was playing 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open 2024. “Of course I can guarantee you Novak didn’t want to play Rafa in the first round and Alcaraz, and Jannik didn’t want to play him,” Zverev said. That’s my mindset going into …

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?

Associated Press  

PARIS — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the early Wimbledon betting odds are and more: What Happened on Sunday? Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall with a 6-3, …

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and Thursday’s draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. His matchup against Zverev, the 2020 U.S. Open runner-up and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, is a rematch of their 2022 French Open semifinal that ended when Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle. …

French Open 2024 draw: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev in blockbuster round-one clash; Djokovic, Alcaraz learn fate
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024 draw: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev in blockbuster round-one clash; Djokovic, Alcaraz learn fate

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is all set to face Alexander Zverev in round one of the 2024 French Open, which begins from May 26 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal ahead of their French Open face off in 2022 The 37-year-old, who holds a sensational 112-3 win-loss record on Parisian clay, arrived …

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